You love the idea of being able to just set your smartphone on a wireless charging pad and not have to frantically search for a cable to connect your phone to a charger. Charging pads look sleek and cool, and they promise a more convenient charging experience. Does that also mean they charge faster than wired chargers?


When vendors unveiled wireless charging at CES 2010, they promised a future without wired charging. One where you could simply place your smartphone, tablet, or smartwatch on a table or desk and have it fully charged in a couple of hours. Ten years later, we see more and more devices that are compatible with Qi wireless charging. Companies say they make charging your phones easier. But are wireless chargers fast?